Rowan Nguyen

Honestly. Slow brews are usually gunked needles & scale, so first power down, rinse the holder, gently clear the entrance & exit needles with a paper clip, then run a water cycle. If it is still slow, descale with a mild citric acid solution and flush a couple tanks, use filtered water and regular descaling, and repeat needle cleaning or another descale before assuming a tired pump.

I feel you on the that model tangles it's super annoying and it happened to me all the time until I figured out a couple tricks and like making sure to only pull from one end and not letting the ball roll around on the floor or anything because that makes it worse you know. Another thing is to check the that model for any snags before you start knitting a section and unwind a bit and inspect it. If there's a knot and deal with it early. Saved me so much hassle. Yeah.

Someone will pout anyway; say it clean and leave. For what it's worth, taking a few minutes to practice this in a calm setting usually helps it stick.

I got tired of living on a slip and slide and went low and heavy. A wide ceramic or stainless bowl with some heft filled often, was boring enough that my tipper lost interest. Refilling takes a minute but zero spills. If you want to stick with the jug, give yourself a safety net under it. A tray with a small lip or one of those boot trays saves your floor and your mood. Peace.